You Make a Purchase
Every qualifying order automatically contributes to the First Mate Fund. No opt-in required.
The First Mate Fund
At Dock & Paw, we believe every adventure should leave the world a little better than we found it.
Why We Give.
Dogs deserve to be part of every adventure. Whether it's a quiet morning on the lake or a weekend on the coast, they aren't just pets—they're family, crew, and often the very reason we head outside in the first place.
As Dock & Paw grows, we want that impact to extend beyond the products we make. The First Mate Fund is our promise to support the people and organizations working every day to improve the lives of pets, protect our waterways, and make the outdoors more accessible for future adventures.
“Dogs deserve to be part of every adventure.”
What This Looks Like in Practice
The outdoor pet market is big. The marine dog mat? That's us, and we built it right.
Our Annual Contribution
We contribute a portion of qualifying sales to our selected nonprofit partner(s) through the fund.
More Tails Wag
Your purchase helps support organizations working to give more dogs the adventurous lives they deserve.
Our shared impact
Where your support makes a difference
As the fund grows, we’ll share the organizations we’ve supported, our annual giving totals, and the difference your purchases have helped make.
Our nonprofit partners may focus on one or more of the following:
Dog rescue, adoption, and welfare
Supporting safer, happier lives for dogs and the families who love them.
Waterway and environmental conservation
Helping protect the natural places where our communities gather.
Outdoor recreation and community access
Making meaningful outdoor experiences more accessible to everyone.
Boating and outdoor education
Encouraging responsible, confident, and safe adventures on the water.
Other missions that align with the Dock & Paw values. Explore our Core Values
We’re just getting started. After our first year of sales, we’ll share the organizations you’ve helped support through the First Mate Fund and celebrate what we’ve accomplished together.
